How do you know when it’s time to make your first hire?
In episode 6 of the TxO Startup Hotline, Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, is joined by Jenna Zucker, Talent Partner at Andreessen Horowitz to answer one founder’s question:
“When should I begin to think about hiring additional team members? Should I continue with contractors or look at full-time hires?”
Jenna breaks down:
When to hire contractors vs. full-time employees
Why early hires should be treated as strategic investments
How to recruit without relying on salary alone
Why founders should lead the recruiting process
Want your question answered in the series? Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO and leave us a message.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to Episode 6 of the TxO Startup Hotline Series
0:32 - When should I hire full-time employees?
1:46 - The difference between contractors and full-time hires
2:00 - How to attract great talent without big salaries
2:28 - A common mistake founders make when recruiting
3:11 - Why founders make the best recruiters
3:35 - Final thoughts on acquiring top talent
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